Eggs Benedict Strata

Step 1

Grease 13X9 inch baking dish. Slice English muffins in half horizontally; spread lightly with mustard. Place half of the muffins, cut side up in a dish. Top with ham. Slice each piece of cheese in half diagonally; place 1 triangle over each piece of ham and set aside remaining cheese. Top with the other halves of English muffins, cut side up and tomato slices. Separate 3 of the eggs, reserving yolks in a bowl for later. Be sure to cove them so they do not dry out. Whisk egg whites, remaining eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour over muffins. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours. Using a turkey baster or spoon, baste the muffin slices with the egg mixture. Arrange reserved cheese slices on top. Bake in centre of 375F oven for 45-60 minutes or until golden and egg mixture is just set. Sprinkle with onion. Meanwhile in a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together reserved egg yolks,3 tbsp water and pepper; cook, whisking for about 5minutes or until pale and thick enough to coat back of spoon. Remove from heat. Whisk in butter and juice. Serve warm with the strata